Abstract

STUDY OF EFFICACY OF SHUNTHYADI TAILA NASYA IN KSHAWATHU (ALLERGIC RHINITIS)

Dr. Aditi, Dr. Shailendra Pradhan, Dr. Jyoti Rana and *Dr. Anuja Kumari

Abstract

Amongst respiratory tract nose is in direct contact with external environment, making allergies of nose (Allergic Rhinitis) a common finding. Allergic rhinitis is a type of inflammation of the nasal mucosa which occurs when the immune system over reacts to allergen in the air. The symptoms of allergic rhinitis may be seasonal or perennial. There are 31 Nasa Roga (nasal disorders) mentioned in Sushruta Samhita, Kshawathu is one amongst them. In Ayurveda, Kshawathu is a symptom of many diseases and at the same time a separate disease entity. Kshawathu literally meaning sneezing, which is the main symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis and also the etiological factors for both are similar. Present study was planned to develop evidence based support for the effect of Shunthyadi Taila Nasya as mentioned in our literature. All the patients were treated with Shunthyadi Taila Nasya (Marsh) in morning followed by Shunthyadi Taila Nasya (Pratimarsha) in evening for 7 days. Shunthyadi Taila has mainly anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-oxidant activity. The result obtained was statistically analysed. So, we can conclude that effect of Shunthyadi Taila Nasya in the management of Kshawathu are significant, but further evaluation is to be done and study should be conducted in large sample size for longer duration.

Keywords: Kshawathu, Allergic Rhinitis, Shunthyadi Taila, Nasya.